Summer Storm Tips

6/15/2023 (Permalink)

Tips To Help Avoid Summer Storm Damage

Most of us think we are prepared for Emergency situations, until they regrettably happen. Then it's time to call SERVPRO. We’ll get you through it! 

 However, there are some things you can add to your “I’m prepared” list to help avoid these storm issues. Two big items for your list are;

1) Clean out your gutters every spring from the Fall leaves

2) Check your basement Sump Pump

And here's why !!

Heavy rains in a big storm, flowing down your roof is supposed to drain away from your home via the gutters and downspouts. If they are clogged, the rain will most probably be running down your homes outside exterior walls. All that water can potentially pool as standing water at the base of your foundation. Not a good thing. Additionally, if your street's sewers can't handle all the rainwater, it needs to go somewhere. This could be your home and or basement.

Check your Sump Pump periodically. Pretty simple to do. Fill a large bucket with water and pour it into the reservoir your sump pump sits in. It should come on and move the water back outside where it belongs. If it doesn't, get it fixed so it's ready for your next big storm.

Hope this helps and gives you some peace of mind.

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